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Big White Opening Weekend (pictorial)

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Nancy Shields

Big White Opening Weekend (pictorial)

Mon. Nov. 26/18

SNOWSEEKERS

Kelowna, BC – The chairlifts at Big White Ski Resort started turning in earnest this past weekend. With a solid 79cm base, Big White welcomed snowseekers from near and far with a beautiful day on the slopes and a discount on lift tickets. We were so excited we sent Seekers team member, Nancy to Big White so we could scope it out. Check out her images from opening weekend below, which saw over 4,000 people ride the chairlifts and gondola.

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